PVA 7

Anything But Average

Unlocking the incredible sound sculptures, special effects and
dynamics of today’s home theater and multichannel music recordings
is no small feat, at least for the average amplifier. But then, Anthem’s
PVA 2, PVA 5 and PVA 7 amplifiers are anything but average. They are
equally at home delivering all of the thundering impact and excitement
of a surround sound movie experience as they are imparting
the subtle nuances of a multichannel music performance or paying
rich sonic tribute to the sweeping highs and lows of your favorite
two-channel recording.

And there’s more … in a category dominated by low-quality, low power
distribution amps, with very few audiophile-quality products
to choose from, PVA 4 and PVA 8 are truly exciting alternatives.
They offer ultra-affordable Anthem-quality solutions for achieving
“real performance” from your high-fidelity Zone 2 and 3 distributed
audio applications. Add the four-channel PVA 4 to cover Zones 2 and 3
on your multi zone Anthem processor or add the eight-channel PVA 8
for twice the stereo amplification channels—power more speakers,
or more zones.

PVA 8

PVA 7

PVA 5

PVA 4

PVA 2

$2,799 each USD

$2,499 each USD

$1,999 each USD

$1,799 each USD

$1,499 each USD

8-channel power amplifier; 125 watts per channel continuous power into 8 ohms.

7-channel power amplifier; 125 watts per channel continuous power into 8 ohms.

5-channel power amplifier; 125 watts per channel continuous power into 8 ohms.

4-channel power amplifier; 125 watts per channel continuous power into 8 ohms.

2-channel power amplifier; 125 watts per channel continuous power into 8 ohms.

Advanced Load Monitoring (ALM)

All Anthem® amplifiers are designed to perform flawlessly—offering stunning musicality, tonal
neutrality and incredible dynamics while driving any speaker load reliably under real-world conditions!
The power supply is conservatively rated and the amplifiers run cool for greater reliability, but we
didn’t stop there.

PVA Series amplifiers feature our ALM circuitry which protects
sensitive output devices by constantly monitoring temperature, current and voltage to ensure
optimum long-term performance. ALM is totally non-invasive—it is not in the signal path and
only engages in the most extreme circumstances to protect the amplifier from damage by
maintaining the safe operating area of the output devices. Buyer beware however! Not all
amplifier manufacturers have sophisticated load-monitoring provisions. Many have saved the
added cost, leaving their output devices unprotected, choosing instead to use the amplifier’s
output devices as “fuses.” At Anthem, ALM is just one of the ways in which our products
provide owners with years of reliable service.

PVA Series Features

Exemplary Circuit Design

The sonic purity of the PVA amplifier design is the result of our intensive
research and development in high-end design. Superior high-end sound
begins with a superior power supply. These amplifiers use custom-built,
low-noise, high-power toroidal transformers and advanced power supply
regulators with high-quality, low-ESL/low-ESR filter capacitors and
huge storage capacity.

Our proprietary and patented circuit designs follow Anthem’s ‘Keep-It-
Simple’ principle, using the fewest number of parts in the signal path to
maintain the integrity of sound. These amplifiers provide the finesse and
instantaneous output power to effortlessly reproduce the challenging
variety of special effects in movies and demanding musical passages.
They are stable as a rock, even into difficult loads.
PVA amplifiers can be powered On/Off three ways: manually, with the
On/Off switch on the front panel; remotely, via the 12-volt trigger input;
or automatically, with our patented Auto-On/Off circuit—an incoming
audio signal immediately switches it on, and approximately 20 minutes
after the audio signal ends, it simply switches off.

A Passion For Better Sound!

Before pragmatic design, before performance testing and long before
production comes passion! A passion to produce something exceptional.
Anthem products are extraordinary, meeting and exceeding the needs
and expectations of audiophiles everywhere. Whether for personal or
professional use, Anthem products are world class leaders in high-end
performance and value.

Expert Craftsmanship & Superior Quality Control

Our products are award-winning and internationally recognized not
only for their exceptional sonic performance, but also for their superb
craftsmanship and reliability. Every product must meet our rigorous
standards of performance before it is released to market. The result is a
truly superb selection of products that are guaranteed to provide their
owners with complete and lasting satisfaction. It’s not surprising that
Anthem products are highly sought after around the world!

Superior Component Parts And Materials

Superior performance demands superior components and materials. PVA
amps are designed and built in North America using the finest quality parts
and materials. From military-spec (FR-4-rated) epoxy circuit boards to
multiple high-current bipolar-output transistors; from oversized, computer designed
heatsinks to our own custom-designed robust binding posts,
the build quality of these amps ranks among the finest in the world!

122 Db Signal-to-noise Ratio

“… an incredible S/N ratio of 122 dB. Good grief! That’s as good as no
noise at all,” said Brian Florian, Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity,
commenting on the PVA 7. Whether it’s the subtle (or not-so-subtle)
special effects in a movie, or the tonal subtleties produced by the strings
of a single violin, PVA amplifiers capture it all! Ultra-low distortion and
a truly incredible signal-to-noise ratio place these amplifiers among the
cleanest and quietest on the market. From a silent black background,
sound appears in its purest form to envelop you in powerful emotion.